Mr. Z is a uniquely skilled musician and educator of music. He has been a dedicated musician for nearly all of his life. He began playing music for the church at an early age. Mr. Z has had many successes in life. He is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. His professional affiliations include (TMEA) Texas Music Educators Association, American Orff-Schulwerk Association and the Association of Texas Professional Educators and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. Along with being the Music Specialist at Valley View Elementary he has been a part of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support team, Teacher as Facilitators, Mentor Programs, and many other programs to help assist students to reach their full potential. In his career he has been an impact to the lives of thousands of young people and he has developed a love for music in each of them.

Mr. Z was born in Houston, TX, and now resides in Austin, TX. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Audrey and they are the proud parents of their son, Caden.

Mr. Z believes, "I Don't Just Help Kids Make Great Music, I Use Music To Make Great Kids"

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Mr. Z has displayed leadership and commitment to Eanes ISD by making a positive and significant impact on our students' love of music. The number of children participating in choir has risen noticeably and there's already excitement in the air to be a part of this program next year. Mr. Z has provided a dynamic learning experience for students in his music classes, before-school percussion instruction and after school choir classes. The choir and percussion ensemble that Mr. Z has dedicated countless hours to is unparalleled. The confidence, precision, and talents that he draws out in the students is amazing. The students are so proud and invested in their performances thanks to Mr. Z's leadership. We are in awe of his talents and what he has brought to the spirit of VVE.